I got test invite on my application. No official email yet. I am currently outside of canada on family vacation an planning to take test from here.
Few questions:
Do i have to update ircc that i am outside Canada before taking the test?
Does it make a difference if i take test from outside Canada?
Does it make application slower and how does one update ircc that i am going to take test from outside of Canada?
Congratulations on receiving test invite.
Yes you need to inform IRCC that you not in Canada and seek permission to take the test from there. I have never heard of them refusing.
The answers to your other questions, are not straightforward. I don’t think it anyone here can answer concretely, but only give opinions from what they have seen of other applications.
Personally, I don’t think it would impact the application negatively, in terms of the final decision. I do think it delays it, because they may have to check that you have returned to Canada or recheck your physical presence etc. I have heard of IRCC following up with people who took their test abroad and asking them to provide proof of their return to Canada.
If I were you, I would just take the test abroad if it is too disruptive to return just for it.